Astros OF/DH Yordan Alvarez (hand) heads to IL

Houston Astros placed outfielder and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to right hand inflammation.

Outfielder Jose Siri was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

Alvarez, the 2019 American League Rookie of the Year, is batting .306 in 75 games this year and leads Houston with 26 home runs, 60 RBIs and 82 hits.

The 25-year-old recently missed two games while i